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Has anyone removed the heavy bumper support beams for weight loss?

Old Feb 2, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:11 AM
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You might find the bumpers start to flap a bit.
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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You don't want to crash with it removed...can't see the engine being saved without it in place
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 10:15 PM
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What year car is that from , front or rear ,

The front bumper support bar on my my00 sti is only good for hanging the bumper off , doubt it would do anything in an accident
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 10:09 AM
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I would of think your insurance company would look to get out of paying too
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Old Feb 5, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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I would of think your insurance company would look to get out of paying too
This is a serious consideration..
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by IanG1983
My cousin took his off for a few months and asked me to do the same there was no difference in that you could tell the car was lighter but he felt it would be safer with it back on
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